Enhancing Lives. Removing Barriers. Creating Opportunities

The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) is the most comprehensive provider of disability services in Northwest Arkansas. We have been operating as a non-profit organization and enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963!

What's New at ERC

Services Provided at ERC

Children Services

ERC provides services to children from six weeks to five years of age in our Child Development Centers located in Fayetteville, Huntsville, Springdale and Siloam Springs. These centers serve children from six weeks to five years of age who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability. These include prematurity, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome or seizure disorders, among others.

Richardson Industries

Richardson Industries specializes in contract services to businesses of all sizes. If you have work to be done that may not be cost-effective or is beyond your current staffing levels, consider letting us handle the job.

Adult Services

The Elizabeth Richardson Center provides services to adults ages 18 and over in a wide variety of programs including vocational training, Supported Employment/Job Placement, life skills training, community involvement, residential options and recreational activities.

Community Employment

ERC is committed to helping adults with disabilities find meaningful work in the community. A variety of programs are offered which take into account the ambitions, skills and work readiness of each person.

Catch us on SocialMedia

To Join our Quarterly Newsletter

For our deaf or hearing impaired clients please call 7-1-1.

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), is an international, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide accreditation standards and surveyors for organizations working in the human services field worldwide. For more information click here.​ERC has been accredited by CARF for the following programs/services: Community Employment Services -Employment SupportsCommunity Employment Services - Job DevelopmentCommunity Integration, Supported Living, Community Housing,Organizational Employment Services,Child and Youth Services